US EditionFiery Exchange: Australian Lawmaker Bob Katter Clashes with Journalist Over Heritage Comment
Bob Katter responded aggressively after questions about his heritage and migrant views, stating migrants must meet specific cultural criteria and that 92% settle in Sydney or Melbourne, he said.
- Federal MP Bob Katter threatened 9News reporter Josh Bavas with violence during a Thursday morning press conference in Brisbane while promoting anti-immigration rallies.
- The confrontation began when Bavas asked Katter about his Lebanese heritage, a topic Katter has previously described as racist and interrupted mid-question.
- Katter waved his fist and pointed his finger in Bavas's face, stating he has punched people in the mouth for similar remarks but was restraining himself that day.
- He insisted that only migrants from countries with democracy, rule of law, and Christian traditions should be welcome, while the March for Australia rallies this weekend call to pause immigration and ban foreign flags.
- The incident drew condemnation from media officials who deemed the threats unacceptable and highlighted the divisive nature of immigration debates ahead of nationwide rallies.
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Australian politician threatens journalist at press conference for mentioning his Lebanese heritage
A veteran Australian lawmaker threatened a television journalist at a press conference on immigration on Thursday, shaking his fist and saying he had previously punched people for mentioning his Lebanese heritage.
Fiery Exchange: Australian Lawmaker Bob Katter Clashes with Journalist Over Heritage Comment
Australian politician Bob Katter threatened a journalist during a press conference on immigration, reacting angrily to a reference about his Lebanese heritage. Katter, known for his populist views and colorful remarks, faced backlash from media as footage showed him clashing with the journalist, sparking calls for an apology.
Bob Katter spars with dumb reporters over his heritage at KAP team press conference Brisbane - www.cairnsnews.org
Katters Australian Party was out in force today in Brisbane supporting the planned March for Australia rallies on Sunday in every capital and many regional cities. The gaggle of reporters questioning the people’s politicians asked some of the dumbest questions one could imagine. One dummy asked Bob Katter why he supported the marches against mass […] The post Bob Katter spars with dumb reporters over his heritage at KAP team press conference Bri…
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